Oncology Here & Now (General Cancer): Cancer Report to the Nation with Dr. Ahmedin Jemal & Dr. Gil Morgan

Join Dr. Jemal & Dr Morgan as they discuss this report, a collaboration among major U.S. cancer surveillance organizations, presents the latest national data on cancer incidence and mortality. Using data from cancer registries and national vital statistics, the analysis shows that while overall cancer death rates have steadily declined over the past 20 years — including during the COVID-19 pandemic — the annual rate of decline has recently slowed. Cancer incidence rates remained stable among males and rose slightly among females over time, with a temporary dip across all groups in 2020 likely due to pandemic-related disruptions in healthcare access. However, incidence rates rebounded to prepandemic levels by 2021, suggesting a limited long-term impact of COVID-19 on cancer detection trends.

https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35833